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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.58, 330.50 and 110.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.58, 330.50 and 110.78 is: 165.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.58 : 330.50 = 110.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.58/330.50 = 110.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.58x = 330.50 × 110.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.58x = 36,612.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,612.79/220.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.98

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